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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 855.80 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 855.80 and 339.38 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 855.80 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/855.80 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 855.80 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 290,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,441.40/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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