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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 788.68 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 788.68 and 350.56 is: 483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 788.68 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/788.68 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 788.68 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 276,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,479.66/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.63

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