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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.59, 788.70 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.59, 788.70 and 350.62 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.59 : 788.70 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.59/788.70 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.59x = 788.70 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.59x = 276,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,533.99/571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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