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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 789.21 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 789.21 and 350.91 is: 484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 789.21 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/789.21 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 789.21 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 276,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,941.68/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.21

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