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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 855.97 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 855.97 and 296.58 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 855.97 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/855.97 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 855.97 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 253,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,859.30/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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