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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 854.94 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 854.94 and 351.81 is: 526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 854.94 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/854.94 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 854.94 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 300,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,776.44/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.49

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