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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.59, 855.79 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.59, 855.79 and 185.75 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.59 : 855.79 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.59/855.79 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.59x = 855.79 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.59x = 158,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,962.99/570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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