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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.56, 854.63 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.56, 854.63 and 277.61 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.56 : 854.63 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.56/854.63 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.56x = 854.63 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.56x = 237,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,252.45/570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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