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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.39, 788.99 and 350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.39, 788.99 and 350.39 is: 483.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.39 : 788.99 = 350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.39/788.99 = 350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.39x = 788.99 × 350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.39x = 276,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,454.43/571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.83

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