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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.17, 855.90 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.17, 855.90 and 311.31 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.17 : 855.90 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.17/855.90 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.17x = 855.90 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.17x = 266,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,450.23/571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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