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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 788.36 and 335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 788.36 and 335.15 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 788.36 = 335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/788.36 = 335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 788.36 × 335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 264,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,213.24/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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