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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 855.18 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 855.18 and 339.24 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 855.18 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/855.18 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 855.18 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 290,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,110.61/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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