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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 856.23 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 856.23 and 394.97 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 856.23 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/856.23 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 856.23 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 338,180.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,180.88/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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