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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 785.58 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 785.58 and 348.60 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 785.58 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/785.58 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 785.58 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 273,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,856.79/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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