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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 787.38 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 787.38 and 349.68 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 787.38 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/787.38 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 787.38 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 275,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,331.04/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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