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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.46, 855.80 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.46, 855.80 and 278.16 is: 417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.46 : 855.80 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.46/855.80 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.46x = 855.80 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.46x = 238,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,049.33/570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.29

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