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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 855.06 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 855.06 and 296.74 is: 444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 855.06 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/855.06 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 855.06 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 253,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,730.50/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.74

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