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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.07, 857.48 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.07, 857.48 and 356.01 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.07 : 857.48 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.07/857.48 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.07x = 857.48 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.07x = 305,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,269.67/571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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