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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 855.71 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 855.71 and 348.36 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 855.71 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/855.71 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 855.71 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 298,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,091.49/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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