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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.16, 788.30 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.16, 788.30 and 350.24 is: 483.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.16 : 788.30 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.16/788.30 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.16x = 788.30 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.16x = 276,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,088.50/571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.39

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