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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 788.18 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 788.18 and 350.08 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 788.18 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/788.18 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 788.18 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 275,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,926.05/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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