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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 788.36 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 788.36 and 335.19 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 788.36 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/788.36 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 788.36 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 264,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,248.71/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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