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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.12, 787.80 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.12, 787.80 and 350.08 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.12 : 787.80 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.12/787.80 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.12x = 787.80 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.12x = 275,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,793.02/571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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