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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.80, 787.47 and 349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.80, 787.47 and 349.67 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.80 : 787.47 = 349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.80/787.47 = 349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.80x = 787.47 × 349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.80x = 275,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,352.83/570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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