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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 787.32 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 787.32 and 349.30 is: 482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 787.32 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/787.32 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 787.32 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 275,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,010.88/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.04

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