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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.25, 856.37 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.25, 856.37 and 274.59 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.25 : 856.37 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.25/856.37 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.25x = 856.37 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.25x = 235,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,151.32/571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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