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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 857.02 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 857.02 and 311.44 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 857.02 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/857.02 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 857.02 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 266,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,904.47/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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