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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 855.19 and 296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 855.19 and 296.67 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 855.19 = 296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/855.19 = 296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 855.19 × 296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 253,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,709.22/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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