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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.16, 786.48 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.16, 786.48 and 349 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.16 : 786.48 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.16/786.48 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.16x = 786.48 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.16x = 274,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,481.52/570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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