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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 788.04 and 361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 788.04 and 361.26 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 788.04 = 361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/788.04 = 361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 788.04 × 361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 284,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,687.33/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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