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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 856.62 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 856.62 and 352.16 is: 527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 856.62 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/856.62 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 856.62 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 301,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,669.44/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.91

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