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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.35, 787.14 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.35, 787.14 and 349.36 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.35 : 787.14 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.35/787.14 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.35x = 787.14 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.35x = 274,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,993.26/570.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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