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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.79, 854.20 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.79, 854.20 and 351.32 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.79 : 854.20 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.79/854.20 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.79x = 854.20 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.79x = 300,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,091.52/570.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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