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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 856.44 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 856.44 and 297.38 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 856.44 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/856.44 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 856.44 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 254,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,688.13/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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