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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.21, 786.84 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.21, 786.84 and 349.12 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.21 : 786.84 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.21/786.84 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.21x = 786.84 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.21x = 274,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,701.26/570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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