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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.75, 788.95 and 350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.75, 788.95 and 350.77 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.75 : 788.95 = 350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.75/788.95 = 350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.75x = 788.95 × 350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.75x = 276,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,739.99/571.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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