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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 788.74 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 788.74 and 358.97 is: 495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 788.74 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/788.74 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 788.74 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 283,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,134.00/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.41

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