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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.03, 852.96 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.03, 852.96 and 339.03 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.03 : 852.96 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.03/852.96 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.03x = 852.96 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.03x = 289,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,179.03/570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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