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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.90, 788.93 and 361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.90, 788.93 and 361.72 is: 498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.90 : 788.93 = 361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.90/788.93 = 361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.90x = 788.93 × 361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.90x = 285,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,372.29/571.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.99

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