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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 786.02 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 786.02 and 348.44 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 786.02 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/786.02 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 786.02 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 273,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,875.14/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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