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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 786.36 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 786.36 and 349.17 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 786.36 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/786.36 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 786.36 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 274,573.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,573.32/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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