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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.34, 785.71 and 348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.34, 785.71 and 348.29 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.34 : 785.71 = 348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.34/785.71 = 348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.34x = 785.71 × 348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.34x = 273,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,649.27/569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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