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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 857.07 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 857.07 and 355.38 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 857.07 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/857.07 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 857.07 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 304,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,585.54/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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