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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 855 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 855 and 296.24 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 855 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/855 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 855 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 253,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,285.20/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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