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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 856.22 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 856.22 and 277.98 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 856.22 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/856.22 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 856.22 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 238,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,013.81/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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