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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 785.81 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 785.81 and 348.27 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 785.81 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/785.81 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 785.81 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 273,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,674.05/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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