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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 788.47 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 788.47 and 350.12 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 788.47 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/788.47 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 788.47 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 276,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,059.12/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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