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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 787.68 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 787.68 and 349.80 is: 482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 787.68 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/787.68 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 787.68 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 275,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,530.46/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.52

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