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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 918.36 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 918.36 and 570.16 is: 851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 918.36 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/918.36 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 918.36 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 523,612.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,612.14/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.13

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