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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 856.38 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 856.38 and 339.93 is: 509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 856.38 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/856.38 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 856.38 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 291,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,109.25/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.97

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