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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 788.40 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 788.40 and 384.60 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 788.40 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/788.40 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 788.40 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 303,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,218.64/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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