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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 788.35 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 788.35 and 379.85 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 788.35 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/788.35 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 788.35 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 299,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,454.75/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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