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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 788.47 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 788.47 and 350.28 is: 483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 788.47 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/788.47 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 788.47 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 276,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,184.40/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.38

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