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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 788.77 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 788.77 and 406.08 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 788.77 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/788.77 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 788.77 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 320,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,303.72/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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