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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.56, 789.14 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.56, 789.14 and 350.74 is: 484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.56 : 789.14 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.56/789.14 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.56x = 789.14 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.56x = 276,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,782.96/571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.26

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