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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.74, 788.80 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.74, 788.80 and 361.84 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.74 : 788.80 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.74/788.80 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.74x = 788.80 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.74x = 285,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,418.49/571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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