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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 857.04 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 857.04 and 351.92 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 857.04 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/857.04 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 857.04 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 301,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,609.52/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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