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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 857.10 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 857.10 and 297.33 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 857.10 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/857.10 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 857.10 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 254,835.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,835.77/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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