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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 787.84 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 787.84 and 361.53 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 787.84 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/787.84 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 787.84 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 284,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,830.72/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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