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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 786.51 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 786.51 and 348.98 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 786.51 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/786.51 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 786.51 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 274,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,472.33/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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