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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 855.52 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 855.52 and 277.32 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 855.52 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/855.52 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 855.52 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 237,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,252.81/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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