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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 788.54 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 788.54 and 347.37 is: 479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 788.54 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/788.54 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 788.54 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 273,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,913.40/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.24

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