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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 855.94 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 855.94 and 297.04 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 855.94 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/855.94 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 855.94 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 254,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,248.42/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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