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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.70, 788.87 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.70, 788.87 and 350.60 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.70 : 788.87 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.70/788.87 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.70x = 788.87 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.70x = 276,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,573.88/571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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