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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 788.50 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 788.50 and 361.89 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 788.50 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/788.50 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 788.50 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 285,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,350.72/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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