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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.98, 856.45 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.98, 856.45 and 278.50 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.98 : 856.45 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.98/856.45 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.98x = 856.45 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.98x = 238,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,519.93/570.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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