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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.20, 788.88 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.20, 788.88 and 350.32 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.20 : 788.88 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.20/788.88 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.20x = 788.88 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.20x = 276,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,360.44/571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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