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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 789.30 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 789.30 and 347.90 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 789.30 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/789.30 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 789.30 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 274,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,597.47/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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