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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 788.81 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 788.81 and 350.52 is: 483.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 788.81 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/788.81 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 788.81 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 276,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,491.93/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.67

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