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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 855.14 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 855.14 and 335.88 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 855.14 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/855.14 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 855.14 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 287,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,222.74/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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