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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 856.19 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 856.19 and 503.30 is: 754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 856.19 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/856.19 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 856.19 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 430,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,913.63/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.22

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