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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 785.58 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 785.58 and 348.40 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 785.58 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/785.58 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 785.58 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 273,696.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,696.07/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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