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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 853.16 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 853.16 and 338.24 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 853.16 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/853.16 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 853.16 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 288,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,572.84/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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