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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 788.94 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 788.94 and 350.48 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 788.94 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/788.94 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 788.94 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 276,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,507.69/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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