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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 857.42 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 857.42 and 297.57 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 857.42 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/857.42 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 857.42 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 255,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,145.31/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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