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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 787.93 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 787.93 and 334.94 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 787.93 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/787.93 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 787.93 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 263,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,904.50/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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