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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 788.45 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 788.45 and 350.07 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 788.45 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/788.45 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 788.45 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 276,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,013.79/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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