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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 786.96 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 786.96 and 349.27 is: 482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 786.96 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/786.96 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 786.96 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 274,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,859.55/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.06

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