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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 855.60 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 855.60 and 354.48 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 855.60 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/855.60 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 855.60 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 303,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,293.09/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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