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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 788.71 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 788.71 and 361.89 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 788.71 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/788.71 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 788.71 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 285,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,426.26/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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