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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.37, 855.93 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.37, 855.93 and 354.10 is: 531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.37 : 855.93 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.37/855.93 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.37x = 855.93 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.37x = 303,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,084.81/570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.38

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