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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.41, 788.14 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.41, 788.14 and 371.88 is: 512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.41 : 788.14 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.41/788.14 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.41x = 788.14 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.41x = 293,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,089.56/571.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.92

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