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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 855.06 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 855.06 and 277.73 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 855.06 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/855.06 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 855.06 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 237,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,471.54/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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