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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 784.86 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 784.86 and 348.15 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 784.86 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/784.86 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 784.86 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 273,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,249.01/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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