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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.42, 788.25 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.42, 788.25 and 350.20 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.42 : 788.25 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.42/788.25 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.42x = 788.25 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.42x = 276,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,045.15/571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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