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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 856.02 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 856.02 and 339.42 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 856.02 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/856.02 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 856.02 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 290,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,550.31/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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