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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.67, 855.67 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.67, 855.67 and 339.72 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.67 : 855.67 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.67/855.67 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.67x = 855.67 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.67x = 290,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,683.93/570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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