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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 788.95 and 350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 788.95 and 350.79 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 788.95 = 350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/788.95 = 350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 788.95 × 350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 276,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,755.72/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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