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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 855.38 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 855.38 and 185.54 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 855.38 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/855.38 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 855.38 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 158,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,702.00/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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