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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 855.99 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 855.99 and 278.30 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 855.99 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/855.99 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 855.99 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 238,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,224.16/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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