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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.86, 788.91 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.86, 788.91 and 350.73 is: 483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.86 : 788.91 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.86/788.91 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.86x = 788.91 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.86x = 276,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,694.40/571.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.85

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