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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.47, 788.15 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.47, 788.15 and 350.34 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.47 : 788.15 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.47/788.15 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.47x = 788.15 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.47x = 276,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,120.47/571.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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