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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 787.94 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 787.94 and 349.86 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 787.94 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/787.94 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 787.94 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 275,670.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,670.04/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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