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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.29, 787.25 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.29, 787.25 and 346.32 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.29 : 787.25 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.29/787.25 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.29x = 787.25 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.29x = 272,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,638.69/570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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