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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.21, 856.60 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.21, 856.60 and 297.02 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.21 : 856.60 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.21/856.60 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.21x = 856.60 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.21x = 254,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,428.73/571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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