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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.21, 854.78 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.21, 854.78 and 350.97 is: 526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.21 : 854.78 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.21/854.78 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.21x = 854.78 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.21x = 300,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,000.38/570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.12

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