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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.37, 787.13 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.37, 787.13 and 349.44 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.37 : 787.13 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.37/787.13 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.37x = 787.13 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.37x = 275,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,054.71/570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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