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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.27, 788.14 and 335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.27, 788.14 and 335.15 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.27 : 788.14 = 335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.27/788.14 = 335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.27x = 788.14 × 335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.27x = 264,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,145.12/571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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