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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.13, 788.34 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.13, 788.34 and 350.18 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.13 : 788.34 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.13/788.34 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.13x = 788.34 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.13x = 276,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,060.90/571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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