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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.49, 788.48 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.49, 788.48 and 350.21 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.49 : 788.48 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.49/788.48 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.49x = 788.48 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.49x = 276,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,133.58/571.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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