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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.50, 788.47 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.50, 788.47 and 350.21 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.50 : 788.47 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.50/788.47 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.50x = 788.47 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.50x = 276,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,131.17/571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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