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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.63, 855.81 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.63, 855.81 and 354.09 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 855.81 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/855.81 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 855.81 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 303,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,033.76/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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