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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 856.33 and 340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 856.33 and 340.55 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 856.33 = 340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/856.33 = 340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 856.33 × 340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 291,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,626.17/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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