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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 857.40 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 857.40 and 297.38 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 857.40 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/857.40 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 857.40 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 254,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,973.61/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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