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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 787.88 and 349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 787.88 and 349.95 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 787.88 = 349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/787.88 = 349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 787.88 × 349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 275,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,716.86/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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