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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 857.04 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 857.04 and 354.56 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 857.04 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/857.04 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 857.04 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 303,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,872.10/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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