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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.34, 787.26 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.34, 787.26 and 349.48 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.34 : 787.26 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.34/787.26 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.34x = 787.26 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.34x = 275,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,131.62/570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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