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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 852.12 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 852.12 and 557.28 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 852.12 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/852.12 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 852.12 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 474,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,869.43/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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