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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 788.30 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 788.30 and 350.27 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 788.30 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/788.30 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 788.30 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 276,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,117.84/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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