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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 856.11 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 856.11 and 336.51 is: 505.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 856.11 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/856.11 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 856.11 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 288,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,089.58/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.00

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