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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 787.40 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 787.40 and 349.49 is: 482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 787.40 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/787.40 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 787.40 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 275,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,188.65/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.52

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