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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.00, 855.65 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.00, 855.65 and 440.81 is: 660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.00 : 855.65 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.00/855.65 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.00x = 855.65 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.00x = 377,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,176.92/571.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.55

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