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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.41, 785.87 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.41, 785.87 and 348.40 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.41 : 785.87 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.41/785.87 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.41x = 785.87 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.41x = 273,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,797.11/569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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