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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 855.29 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 855.29 and 339.71 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 855.29 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/855.29 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 855.29 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 290,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,547.14/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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