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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 856.35 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 856.35 and 339.48 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 856.35 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/856.35 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 856.35 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 290,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,713.70/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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