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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.33, 787.12 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.33, 787.12 and 349.23 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.33 : 787.12 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.33/787.12 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.33x = 787.12 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.33x = 274,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,885.92/570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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