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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 855.82 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 855.82 and 293.33 is: 439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 855.82 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/855.82 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 855.82 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 251,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,031.93/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.79

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