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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.39, 788.03 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.39, 788.03 and 424.37 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.39 : 788.03 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.39/788.03 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.39x = 788.03 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.39x = 334,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,417.73/571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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