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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.63, 855.44 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.63, 855.44 and 277.97 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 855.44 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/855.44 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 855.44 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 237,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,786.66/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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