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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.19 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.19 and 296.53 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.19 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.19 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.19 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 253,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,589.49/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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