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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.37, 788.51 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.37, 788.51 and 350.45 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.37 : 788.51 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.37/788.51 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.37x = 788.51 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.37x = 276,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,327.63/571.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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