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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 787.54 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 787.54 and 361.20 is: 498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 787.54 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/787.54 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 787.54 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 284,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,459.45/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.11

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