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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 787.28 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 787.28 and 349.56 is: 482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 787.28 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/787.28 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 787.28 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 275,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,201.60/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.37

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