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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 856.17 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 856.17 and 397.59 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 856.17 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/856.17 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 856.17 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 340,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,404.63/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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