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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 786.72 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 786.72 and 349.60 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 786.72 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/786.72 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 786.72 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 275,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,037.31/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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