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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.55, 856.12 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.55, 856.12 and 258.43 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.55 : 856.12 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.55/856.12 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.55x = 856.12 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.55x = 221,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247.09/570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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