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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 854.56 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 854.56 and 351.41 is: 525.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 854.56 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/854.56 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 854.56 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 300,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,300.93/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.62

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