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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.32, 788.40 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.32, 788.40 and 350.28 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.32 : 788.40 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.32/788.40 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.32x = 788.40 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.32x = 276,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,160.75/571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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