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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.87, 787.82 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.87, 787.82 and 349.94 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.87 : 787.82 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.87/787.82 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.87x = 787.82 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.87x = 275,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,689.95/570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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