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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 856.04 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 856.04 and 339.84 is: 509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 856.04 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/856.04 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 856.04 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 290,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,916.63/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.59

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