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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.53, 855.80 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.53, 855.80 and 185.78 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.53 : 855.80 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.53/855.80 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.53x = 855.80 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.53x = 158,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,990.52/570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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