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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 788.14 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 788.14 and 335.22 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 788.14 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/788.14 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 788.14 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 264,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,200.29/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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