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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 789.03 and 350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 789.03 and 350.69 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 789.03 = 350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/789.03 = 350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 789.03 × 350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 276,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,700.99/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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