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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.66, 788.91 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.66, 788.91 and 347.56 is: 479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.66 : 788.91 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.66/788.91 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.66x = 788.91 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.66x = 274,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,193.56/571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.64

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