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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 854.54 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 854.54 and 277.64 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 854.54 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/854.54 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 854.54 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 237,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,254.49/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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