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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.57, 788.45 and 394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.57, 788.45 and 394.51 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.57 : 788.45 = 394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.57/788.45 = 394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.57x = 788.45 × 394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.57x = 311,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,051.41/571.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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