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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.06, 855.83 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.06, 855.83 and 258.47 is: 387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.06 : 855.83 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.06/855.83 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.06x = 855.83 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.06x = 221,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,206.38/571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.36

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