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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 786.71 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 786.71 and 348.98 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 786.71 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/786.71 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 786.71 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 274,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,542.99/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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