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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 854.99 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 854.99 and 353.82 is: 530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 854.99 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/854.99 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 854.99 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 302,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,510.79/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.39

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