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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.18, 787.65 and 350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.18, 787.65 and 350.05 is: 482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.18 : 787.65 = 350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.18/787.65 = 350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.18x = 787.65 × 350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.18x = 275,716.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,716.88/571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.71

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