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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 788.57 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 788.57 and 361.38 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 788.57 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/788.57 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 788.57 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 284,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,977.96/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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