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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.67, 787.55 and 349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.67, 787.55 and 349.59 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.67 : 787.55 = 349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.67/787.55 = 349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.67x = 787.55 × 349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.67x = 275,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,319.60/570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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