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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 855.07 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 855.07 and 353.25 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 855.07 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/855.07 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 855.07 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 302,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,053.48/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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