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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.12, 788.20 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.12, 788.20 and 350.21 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.12 : 788.20 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.12/788.20 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.12x = 788.20 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.12x = 276,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,036.62/571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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