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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 854.73 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 854.73 and 339.12 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 854.73 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/854.73 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 854.73 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 289,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,856.04/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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