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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.99, 789.62 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.99, 789.62 and 365.11 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.99 : 789.62 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.99/789.62 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.99x = 789.62 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.99x = 288,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,298.16/571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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