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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 787.98 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 787.98 and 364.28 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 787.98 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/787.98 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 787.98 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 287,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,045.35/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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