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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.99, 789.17 and 350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.99, 789.17 and 350.71 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.99 : 789.17 = 350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.99/789.17 = 350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.99x = 789.17 × 350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.99x = 276,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,769.81/571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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