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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 786.87 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 786.87 and 349.23 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 786.87 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/786.87 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 786.87 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 274,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,798.61/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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