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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 788.22 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 788.22 and 335.16 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 788.22 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/788.22 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 788.22 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 264,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,179.82/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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