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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 857.21 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 857.21 and 297.32 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 857.21 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/857.21 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 857.21 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 254,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,859.90/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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