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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.21, 788.22 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.21, 788.22 and 350.12 is: 483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.21 : 788.22 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.21/788.22 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.21x = 788.22 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.21x = 275,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,971.59/571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.14

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