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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 787.74 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 787.74 and 350.17 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 787.74 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/787.74 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 787.74 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 275,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,842.92/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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