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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.58, 855.87 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.58, 855.87 and 258.42 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.58 : 855.87 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.58/855.87 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.58x = 855.87 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.58x = 221,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,176.17/570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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