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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.06, 787.98 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.06, 787.98 and 350.02 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.06 : 787.98 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.06/787.98 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.06x = 787.98 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.06x = 275,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,808.76/571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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