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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.18, 788.19 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.18, 788.19 and 361.39 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.18 : 788.19 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.18/788.19 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.18x = 788.19 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.18x = 284,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,843.98/571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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