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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.24, 787.92 and 349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.24, 787.92 and 349.84 is: 482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.24 : 787.92 = 349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.24/787.92 = 349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.24x = 787.92 × 349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.24x = 275,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,645.93/571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.54

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