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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 785.33 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 785.33 and 348.30 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 785.33 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/785.33 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 785.33 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 273,531.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,531.31/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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