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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 788.31 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 788.31 and 335.24 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 788.31 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/788.31 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 788.31 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 264,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,269.10/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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