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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 855.70 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 855.70 and 296.32 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 855.70 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/855.70 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 855.70 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 253,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,561.02/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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