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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 788.38 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 788.38 and 319.19 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 788.38 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/788.38 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 788.38 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 251,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,644.78/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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