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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 786.88 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 786.88 and 349.20 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 786.88 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/786.88 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 786.88 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 274,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,778.50/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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