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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 855.36 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 855.36 and 310.05 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 855.36 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/855.36 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 855.36 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 265,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,201.16/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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