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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 788.04 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 788.04 and 335.03 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 788.04 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/788.04 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 788.04 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 264,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,017.04/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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