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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.38, 786.92 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.38, 786.92 and 349.38 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.38 : 786.92 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.38/786.92 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.38x = 786.92 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.38x = 274,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,932.36/570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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