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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.88, 789.24 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.88, 789.24 and 350.96 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.88 : 789.24 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.88/789.24 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.88x = 789.24 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.88x = 276,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,991.67/571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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