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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 788.19 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 788.19 and 335.14 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 788.19 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/788.19 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 788.19 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 264,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,154.00/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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