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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.61, 788.55 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.61, 788.55 and 350.54 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.61 : 788.55 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.61/788.55 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.61x = 788.55 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.61x = 276,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,418.32/571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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