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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 786.60 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 786.60 and 348.92 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 786.60 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/786.60 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 786.60 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 274,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,460.47/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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