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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.54, 856.02 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.54, 856.02 and 339.56 is: 509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.54 : 856.02 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.54/856.02 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.54x = 856.02 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.54x = 290,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,670.15/570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.46

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