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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 857.97 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 857.97 and 311.76 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 857.97 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/857.97 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 857.97 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 267,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,480.73/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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