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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.17, 788.04 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.17, 788.04 and 350.22 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.17 : 788.04 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.17/788.04 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.17x = 788.04 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.17x = 275,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,987.37/571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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