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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.55, 788.63 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.55, 788.63 and 361.69 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.55 : 788.63 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.55/788.63 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.55x = 788.63 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.55x = 285,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,235.80/571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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