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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.71, 855.36 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.71, 855.36 and 278.30 is: 417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.71 : 855.36 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.71/855.36 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.71x = 855.36 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.71x = 238,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,048.83/570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.11

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