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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.03, 854.32 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.03, 854.32 and 277.60 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.03 : 854.32 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.03/854.32 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.03x = 854.32 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.03x = 237,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,153.57/570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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