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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 855.08 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 855.08 and 353.48 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 855.08 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/855.08 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 855.08 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 302,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,251.91/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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