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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 787.96 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 787.96 and 374.60 is: 516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 787.96 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/787.96 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 787.96 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 295,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,169.82/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.93

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