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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 855.27 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 855.27 and 339.06 is: 507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 855.27 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/855.27 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 855.27 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 289,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,987.85/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.99

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