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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.91, 788.97 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.91, 788.97 and 350.82 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.91 : 788.97 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.91/788.97 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.91x = 788.97 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.91x = 276,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,786.46/571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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