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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 857.19 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 857.19 and 339.32 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 857.19 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/857.19 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 857.19 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 290,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,857.42/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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