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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.67, 788.88 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.67, 788.88 and 319.61 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.67 : 788.88 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.67/788.88 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.67x = 788.88 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.67x = 252,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,133.94/571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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