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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 856.08 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 856.08 and 355.59 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 856.08 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/856.08 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 856.08 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 304,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,413.49/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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