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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.69, 787.93 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.69, 787.93 and 349.86 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.69 : 787.93 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.69/787.93 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.69x = 787.93 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.69x = 275,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,667.27/570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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