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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.06, 855.86 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.06, 855.86 and 494.02 is: 740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.06 : 855.86 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.06/855.86 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.06x = 855.86 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.06x = 422,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,811.96/571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.40

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