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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 788.82 and 350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 788.82 and 350.43 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 788.82 = 350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/788.82 = 350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 788.82 × 350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 276,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,426.19/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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