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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 857.52 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 857.52 and 311.58 is: 467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 857.52 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/857.52 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 857.52 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 267,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,186.08/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.62

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