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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.40 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.40 and 350.64 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.40 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.40 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.40 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 276,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,444.58/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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