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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 855.50 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 855.50 and 185.63 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 855.50 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/855.50 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 855.50 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 158,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,801.26/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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