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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 856.82 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 856.82 and 339.08 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 856.82 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/856.82 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 856.82 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 290,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,530.53/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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