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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.69, 788.96 and 350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.69, 788.96 and 350.77 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.69 : 788.96 = 350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.69/788.96 = 350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.69x = 788.96 × 350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.69x = 276,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,743.50/571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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