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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.72, 788.10 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.72, 788.10 and 350.26 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.72 : 788.10 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.72/788.10 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.72x = 788.10 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.72x = 276,039.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,039.91/571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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