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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.92, 858.04 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.92, 858.04 and 225.04 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.92 : 858.04 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.92/858.04 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.92x = 858.04 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.92x = 193,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,093.32/571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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