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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 854.73 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 854.73 and 351 is: 525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 854.73 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/854.73 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 854.73 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 300,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,010.23/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.45

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