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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.51, 788.75 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.51, 788.75 and 350.49 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.51 : 788.75 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.51/788.75 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.51x = 788.75 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.51x = 276,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,448.99/571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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