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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 855.86 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 855.86 and 339.54 is: 509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 855.86 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/855.86 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 855.86 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 290,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,597.01/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.39

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