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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 785.35 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 785.35 and 348.33 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 785.35 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/785.35 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 785.35 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 273,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,560.97/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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