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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.22, 855.92 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.22, 855.92 and 339.56 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.22 : 855.92 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.22/855.92 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.22x = 855.92 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.22x = 290,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,636.20/571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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