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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.39, 788.88 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.39, 788.88 and 361.65 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.39 : 788.88 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.39/788.88 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.39x = 788.88 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.39x = 285,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,298.45/571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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