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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.82, 787.74 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.82, 787.74 and 349.78 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.82 : 787.74 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.82/787.74 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.82x = 787.74 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.82x = 275,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,535.70/570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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