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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.55, 788.37 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.55, 788.37 and 424.32 is: 585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.55 : 788.37 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.55/788.37 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.55x = 788.37 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.55x = 334,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,521.16/571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.29

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