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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 854.55 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 854.55 and 277.23 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 854.55 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/854.55 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 854.55 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 236,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,906.90/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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