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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 785.70 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 785.70 and 348.42 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 785.70 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/785.70 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 785.70 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 273,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,753.59/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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