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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 787.99 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 787.99 and 335.08 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 787.99 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/787.99 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 787.99 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 264,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,039.69/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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