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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 855.41 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 855.41 and 336.26 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 855.41 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/855.41 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 855.41 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 287,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,638.49/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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