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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.59, 787.32 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.59, 787.32 and 349.62 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.59 : 787.32 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.59/787.32 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.59x = 787.32 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.59x = 275,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,259.87/570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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