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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 853.25 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 853.25 and 494.16 is: 739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 853.25 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/853.25 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 853.25 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 421,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,639.55/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.25

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