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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 855.62 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 855.62 and 185.52 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 855.62 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/855.62 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 855.62 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 158,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,734.62/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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