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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 857.23 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 857.23 and 201.21 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 857.23 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/857.23 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 857.23 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 172,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,480.10/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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