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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.17, 785.87 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.17, 785.87 and 348.42 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.17 : 785.87 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.17/785.87 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.17x = 785.87 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.17x = 273,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,813.70/569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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