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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.27, 856.47 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.27, 856.47 and 297.20 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.27 : 856.47 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.27/856.47 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.27x = 856.47 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.27x = 254,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,542.88/571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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