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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 787.80 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 787.80 and 374.64 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 787.80 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/787.80 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 787.80 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 295,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,141.39/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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