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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 854.16 and 538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 854.16 and 538.30 is: 806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 854.16 = 538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/854.16 = 538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 854.16 × 538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 459,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,794.33/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.30

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