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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 854.12 and 339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 854.12 and 339.85 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 854.12 = 339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/854.12 = 339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 854.12 × 339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 290,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,272.68/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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