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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.32 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.32 and 277.67 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.32 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.32 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.32 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 237,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,499.54/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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