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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.03, 787.98 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.03, 787.98 and 334.99 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.03 : 787.98 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.03/787.98 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.03x = 787.98 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.03x = 263,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,965.15/571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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