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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.57, 786.36 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.57, 786.36 and 348.74 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.57 : 786.36 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.57/786.36 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.57x = 786.36 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.57x = 274,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,233.55/569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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