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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.10, 788.13 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.10, 788.13 and 335.22 is: 462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.10 : 788.13 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.10/788.13 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.10x = 788.13 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.10x = 264,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,193.00/571.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.60

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