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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.41, 857.04 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.41, 857.04 and 201.13 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.41 : 857.04 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.41/857.04 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.41x = 857.04 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.41x = 172,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,376.46/571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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