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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 788.93 and 364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 788.93 and 364.61 is: 503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 788.93 = 364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/788.93 = 364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 788.93 × 364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 287,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,649.94/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.33

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