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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.83, 788.88 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.83, 788.88 and 350.91 is: 484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.83 : 788.88 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.83/788.88 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.83x = 788.88 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.83x = 276,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,821.94/571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.10

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