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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 855 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 855 and 505.08 is: 757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 855 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/855 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 855 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 431,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,843.40/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.30

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