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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.41 and 349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.41 and 349.55 is: 482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.41 = 349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.41 = 349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.41 × 349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 275,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,235.23/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.36

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