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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 785.56 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 785.56 and 348.28 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 785.56 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/785.56 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 785.56 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 273,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,594.84/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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