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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 857.20 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 857.20 and 297.32 is: 446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 857.20 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/857.20 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 857.20 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 254,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,862.70/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.22

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