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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 789.32 and 350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 789.32 and 350.86 is: 484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 789.32 = 350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/789.32 = 350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 789.32 × 350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 276,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,940.82/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.20

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