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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 856.11 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 856.11 and 354 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 856.11 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/856.11 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 856.11 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 303,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,062.94/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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