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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 856.14 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 856.14 and 354.58 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 856.14 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/856.14 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 856.14 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 303,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,570.12/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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