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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 855.38 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 855.38 and 278 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 855.38 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/855.38 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 855.38 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 237,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,795.64/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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