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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 788.76 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 788.76 and 319.50 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 788.76 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/788.76 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 788.76 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 252,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,008.82/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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