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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.27 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.27 and 349.54 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.27 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.27 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.27 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 275,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,182.36/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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