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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.38, 788.78 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.38, 788.78 and 350.44 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.38 : 788.78 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.38/788.78 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.38x = 788.78 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.38x = 276,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,420.06/571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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