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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 787.28 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 787.28 and 349.44 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 787.28 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/787.28 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 787.28 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 275,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,107.12/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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