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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.87, 789.20 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.87, 789.20 and 347.73 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.87 : 789.20 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.87/789.20 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.87x = 789.20 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.87x = 274,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,427.65/571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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