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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.78, 788.96 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.78, 788.96 and 335.68 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.78 : 788.96 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.78/788.96 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.78x = 788.96 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.78x = 264,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,838.09/571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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