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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.40, 855.48 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.40, 855.48 and 185.44 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.40 : 855.48 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.40/855.48 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.40x = 855.48 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.40x = 158,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,640.21/570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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