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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 788.04 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 788.04 and 350.20 is: 483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 788.04 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/788.04 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 788.04 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 275,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,971.61/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.11

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