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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 856.96 and 352.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 856.96 and 352.00 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 856.96 = 352.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/856.96 = 352.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 856.96 × 352.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 301,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,648.48/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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