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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 785.31 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 785.31 and 348.03 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 785.31 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/785.31 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 785.31 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 273,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,313.08/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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