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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 787.94 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 787.94 and 349.86 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 787.94 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/787.94 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 787.94 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 275,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,668.69/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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