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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 788.54 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 788.54 and 361.79 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 788.54 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/788.54 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 788.54 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 285,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,285.89/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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