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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 788.58 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 788.58 and 350.44 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 788.58 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/788.58 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 788.58 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 276,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,349.98/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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