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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.32, 787.02 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.32, 787.02 and 349.28 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.32 : 787.02 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.32/787.02 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.32x = 787.02 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.32x = 274,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,890.35/570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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