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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 855.77 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 855.77 and 296.96 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 855.77 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/855.77 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 855.77 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 254,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,123.70/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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