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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.56, 856.11 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.56, 856.11 and 296.51 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.56 : 856.11 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.56/856.11 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.56x = 856.11 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.56x = 253,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,845.18/570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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