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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.12, 857.40 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.12, 857.40 and 506.32 is: 760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.12 : 857.40 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.12/857.40 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.12x = 857.40 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.12x = 434,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,118.77/571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.12

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