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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 857.34 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 857.34 and 311.32 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 857.34 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/857.34 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 857.34 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 266,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,907.09/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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