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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 856.86 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 856.86 and 355.96 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 856.86 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/856.86 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 856.86 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 305,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,007.89/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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