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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 856.62 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 856.62 and 297.29 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 856.62 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/856.62 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 856.62 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 254,660.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,660.28/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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