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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 855.69 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 855.69 and 351.21 is: 526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 855.69 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/855.69 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 855.69 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 300,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,526.88/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.69

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