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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.01, 787.59 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.01, 787.59 and 346.77 is: 478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.01 : 787.59 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.01/787.59 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.01x = 787.59 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.01x = 273,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,112.58/571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.30

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