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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 789.08 and 431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 789.08 and 431.26 is: 595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 789.08 = 431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/789.08 = 431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 789.08 × 431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 340,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,294.51/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.58

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