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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.62, 788.85 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.62, 788.85 and 350.70 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.62 : 788.85 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.62/788.85 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.62x = 788.85 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.62x = 276,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,649.70/571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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