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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 788.68 and 350.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 788.68 and 350.57 is: 483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 788.68 = 350.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/788.68 = 350.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 788.68 × 350.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 276,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,484.70/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.79

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