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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 856.27 and 278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 856.27 and 278.27 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 856.27 = 278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/856.27 = 278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 856.27 × 278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 238,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,273.53/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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