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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.23, 854.40 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.23, 854.40 and 353.36 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.23 : 854.40 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.23/854.40 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.23x = 854.40 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.23x = 301,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,906.51/570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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