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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 788.74 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 788.74 and 361.74 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 788.74 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/788.74 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 788.74 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 285,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,318.81/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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