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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.40, 788.70 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.40, 788.70 and 335.40 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.40 : 788.70 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.40/788.70 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.40x = 788.70 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.40x = 264,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,529.98/571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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