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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 856.97 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 856.97 and 397.49 is: 596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 856.97 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/856.97 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 856.97 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 340,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,635.02/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.22

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