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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.77, 788.17 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.77, 788.17 and 350.33 is: 482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.77 : 788.17 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.77/788.17 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.77x = 788.17 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.77x = 276,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,120.69/571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.92

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