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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 787.97 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 787.97 and 374.78 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 787.97 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/787.97 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 787.97 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 295,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,309.58/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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