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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 855.12 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 855.12 and 354.24 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 855.12 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/855.12 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 855.12 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 302,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,917.71/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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