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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.41, 855.01 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.41, 855.01 and 404.14 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.41 : 855.01 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.41/855.01 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.41x = 855.01 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.41x = 345,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,543.74/571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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