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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 787.62 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 787.62 and 350.15 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 787.62 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/787.62 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 787.62 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 275,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,785.14/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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