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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.37, 787.24 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.37, 787.24 and 349.46 is: 482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.37 : 787.24 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.37/787.24 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.37x = 787.24 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.37x = 275,113.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,113.75/570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.35

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