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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 785.66 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 785.66 and 348.18 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 785.66 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/785.66 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 785.66 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 273,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,551.10/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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