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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.03, 788.02 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.03, 788.02 and 371.93 is: 513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.03 : 788.02 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.03/788.02 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.03x = 788.02 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.03x = 293,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,088.28/571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.26

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