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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 855.72 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 855.72 and 185.86 is: 278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 855.72 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/855.72 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 855.72 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 159,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,044.12/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.72

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