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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 857.52 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 857.52 and 315.12 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 857.52 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/857.52 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 857.52 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 270,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,221.70/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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