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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.10, 855.30 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.10, 855.30 and 281.32 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.10 : 855.30 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.10/855.30 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.10x = 855.30 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.10x = 240,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,613.00/570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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