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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 855.97 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 855.97 and 339.44 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 855.97 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/855.97 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 855.97 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 290,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,550.14/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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