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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.09, 788.07 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.09, 788.07 and 335.00 is: 462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.09 : 788.07 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.09/788.07 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.09x = 788.07 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.09x = 264,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,003.75/571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.28

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