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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 854.78 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 854.78 and 396.84 is: 594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 854.78 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/854.78 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 854.78 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 339,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,210.90/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.02

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