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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.91, 856.08 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.91, 856.08 and 278.43 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.91 : 856.08 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.91/856.08 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.91x = 856.08 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.91x = 238,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,352.68/570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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