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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 788.33 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 788.33 and 424.25 is: 585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 788.33 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/788.33 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 788.33 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 334,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,442.94/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.51

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