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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 856.56 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 856.56 and 353.80 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 856.56 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/856.56 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 856.56 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 303,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,050.93/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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