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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 857.04 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 857.04 and 353.47 is: 530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 857.04 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/857.04 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 857.04 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 302,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,937.93/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.21

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