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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 854.93 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 854.93 and 277.10 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 854.93 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/854.93 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 854.93 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 236,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,900.79/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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