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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 855.81 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 855.81 and 353.75 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 855.81 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/855.81 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 855.81 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 302,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,738.51/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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