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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 856.10 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 856.10 and 297.05 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 856.10 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/856.10 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 856.10 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 254,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,298.74/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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