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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 788.90 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 788.90 and 438.92 is: 606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 788.90 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/788.90 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 788.90 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 346,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,263.99/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.03

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