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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 787.04 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 787.04 and 349.16 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 787.04 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/787.04 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 787.04 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 274,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,797.21/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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