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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.18, 788.41 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.18, 788.41 and 350.10 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.18 : 788.41 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.18/788.41 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.18x = 788.41 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.18x = 276,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,016.65/571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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