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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.05, 852.98 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.05, 852.98 and 339.02 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.05 : 852.98 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.05/852.98 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.05x = 852.98 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.05x = 289,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,171.32/570.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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