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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.13, 855.34 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.13, 855.34 and 296.14 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.13 : 855.34 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.13/855.34 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.13x = 855.34 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.13x = 253,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,300.39/570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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