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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.84, 788.80 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.84, 788.80 and 431.52 is: 595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.84 : 788.80 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.84/788.80 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.84x = 788.80 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.84x = 340,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,382.98/571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.24

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