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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 855.58 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 855.58 and 297.02 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 855.58 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/855.58 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 855.58 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 254,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,124.37/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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