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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.82, 788.94 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.82, 788.94 and 350.72 is: 483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.82 : 788.94 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.82/788.94 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.82x = 788.94 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.82x = 276,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,697.04/571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.89

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