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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 788.74 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 788.74 and 350.58 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 788.74 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/788.74 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 788.74 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 276,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,514.11/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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