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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.45, 857.39 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.45, 857.39 and 297.37 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.45 : 857.39 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.45/857.39 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.45x = 857.39 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.45x = 254,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,962.06/571.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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