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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 787.32 and 349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 787.32 and 349.37 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 787.32 = 349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/787.32 = 349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 787.32 × 349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 275,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,062.05/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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