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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 857 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 857 and 311.12 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 857 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/857 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 857 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 266,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,629.84/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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