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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.18, 785.30 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.18, 785.30 and 348.08 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.18 : 785.30 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.18/785.30 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.18x = 785.30 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.18x = 273,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,347.22/569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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