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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.56, 855.72 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.56, 855.72 and 323.51 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.56 : 855.72 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.56/855.72 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.56x = 855.72 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.56x = 276,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,829.70/570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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