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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 789.33 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 789.33 and 350.92 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 789.33 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/789.33 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 789.33 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 276,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,991.68/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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