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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.36, 785.50 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.36, 785.50 and 348.20 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.36 : 785.50 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.36/785.50 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.36x = 785.50 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.36x = 273,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,511.10/569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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