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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.91 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.91 and 396.08 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.91 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.91 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.91 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 339,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,800.99/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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