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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.50, 785.73 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.50, 785.73 and 348.34 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.50 : 785.73 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.50/785.73 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.50x = 785.73 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.50x = 273,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,701.19/569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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