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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 785.46 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 785.46 and 348.24 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 785.46 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/785.46 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 785.46 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 273,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,528.59/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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