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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 787.74 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 787.74 and 349.71 is: 482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 787.74 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/787.74 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 787.74 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 275,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,480.56/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.61

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