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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.28, 788.56 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.28, 788.56 and 350.24 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.28 : 788.56 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.28/788.56 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.28x = 788.56 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.28x = 276,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,185.25/571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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