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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 858.06 and 354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 858.06 and 354.80 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 858.06 = 354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/858.06 = 354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 858.06 × 354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 304,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,439.69/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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