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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 854.15 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 854.15 and 338.31 is: 506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 854.15 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/854.15 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 854.15 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 288,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,965.79/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.86

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