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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 788.84 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 788.84 and 335.51 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 788.84 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/788.84 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 788.84 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 264,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,663.71/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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