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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 855.98 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 855.98 and 296.28 is: 444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 855.98 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/855.98 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 855.98 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 253,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,608.27/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.73

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