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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.24, 855.50 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.24, 855.50 and 310.12 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.24 : 855.50 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.24/855.50 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.24x = 855.50 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.24x = 265,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,303.97/570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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