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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.90, 787.80 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.90, 787.80 and 349.92 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.90 : 787.80 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.90/787.80 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.90x = 787.80 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.90x = 275,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,666.98/570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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