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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 855.96 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 855.96 and 278.10 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 855.96 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/855.96 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 855.96 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 238,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,042.48/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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