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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.04, 787.17 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.04, 787.17 and 384.11 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.04 : 787.17 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.04/787.17 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.04x = 787.17 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.04x = 302,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,355.93/571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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