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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 854.94 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 854.94 and 273.46 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 854.94 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/854.94 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 854.94 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 233,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,791.89/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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