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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 856.02 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 856.02 and 278.16 is: 417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 856.02 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/856.02 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 856.02 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 238,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,110.52/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.30

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