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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 785.50 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 785.50 and 348.10 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 785.50 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/785.50 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 785.50 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 273,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,429.72/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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