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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 788.14 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 788.14 and 349.96 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 788.14 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/788.14 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 788.14 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 275,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,817.47/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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