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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.73, 789.03 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.73, 789.03 and 350.63 is: 483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.73 : 789.03 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.73/789.03 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.73x = 789.03 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.73x = 276,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,653.64/571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.89

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