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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 855.43 and 351.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 855.43 and 351.00 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 855.43 = 351.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/855.43 = 351.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 855.43 × 351.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 300,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,254.25/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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