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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.88, 856.86 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.88, 856.86 and 297.56 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.88 : 856.86 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.88/856.86 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.88x = 856.86 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.88x = 254,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,967.26/571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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