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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.33, 855.50 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.33, 855.50 and 408.33 is: 612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.33 : 855.50 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.33/855.50 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.33x = 855.50 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.33x = 349,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,324.27/570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.50

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