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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 788.27 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 788.27 and 331.99 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 788.27 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/788.27 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 788.27 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 261,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,697.76/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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