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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 856.98 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 856.98 and 297.72 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 856.98 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/856.98 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 856.98 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 255,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,140.09/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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