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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 855.18 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 855.18 and 398.28 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 855.18 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/855.18 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 855.18 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 340,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,601.09/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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