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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.43, 854.90 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.43, 854.90 and 257.84 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.43 : 854.90 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.43/854.90 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.43x = 854.90 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.43x = 220,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,428.26/570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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