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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.21, 785.07 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.21, 785.07 and 347.94 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.21 : 785.07 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.21/785.07 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.21x = 785.07 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.21x = 273,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,157.26/569.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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