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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.81, 788.84 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.81, 788.84 and 350.68 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.81 : 788.84 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.81/788.84 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.81x = 788.84 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.81x = 276,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,629.48/571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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