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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.69 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.69 and 335.44 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.69 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.69 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.69 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 264,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,558.17/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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