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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 854.41 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 854.41 and 277.50 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 854.41 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/854.41 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 854.41 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 237,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,098.78/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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