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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 856.35 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 856.35 and 397.80 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 856.35 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/856.35 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 856.35 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 340,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,656.03/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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