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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 855.63 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 855.63 and 398.16 is: 596.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 855.63 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/855.63 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 855.63 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 340,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,677.64/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.30

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