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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.73 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.73 and 297.78 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.73 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.73 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.73 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 255,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,414.84/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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