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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.87, 855.97 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.87, 855.97 and 297.58 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.87 : 855.97 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.87/855.97 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.87x = 855.97 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.87x = 254,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,719.55/571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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