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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.62, 787.51 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.62, 787.51 and 349.71 is: 482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.62 : 787.51 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.62/787.51 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.62x = 787.51 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.62x = 275,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,400.12/570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.63

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