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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 788.46 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 788.46 and 374.83 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 788.46 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/788.46 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 788.46 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 295,536.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,536.14/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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