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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 854.43 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 854.43 and 257.53 is: 385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 854.43 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/854.43 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 854.43 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 220,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,041.36/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.96

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