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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 788.02 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 788.02 and 350.16 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 788.02 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/788.02 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 788.02 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 275,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,933.08/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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