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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.51, 787.37 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.51, 787.37 and 349.49 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.51 : 787.37 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.51/787.37 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.51x = 787.37 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.51x = 275,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,177.94/570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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