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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 853.56 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 853.56 and 354.08 is: 529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 853.56 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/853.56 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 853.56 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 302,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,228.52/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.93

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