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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.15, 855.35 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.15, 855.35 and 387.98 is: 581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.15 : 855.35 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.15/855.35 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.15x = 855.35 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.15x = 331,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,858.69/571.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.04

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