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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.35, 788.66 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.35, 788.66 and 361.88 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.35 : 788.66 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.35/788.66 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.35x = 788.66 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.35x = 285,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,400.28/571.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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