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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.41, 788.54 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.41, 788.54 and 374.58 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.41 : 788.54 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.41/788.54 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.41x = 788.54 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.41x = 295,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,369.44/571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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