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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.60, 786 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.60, 786 and 348.72 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.60 : 786 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.60/786 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.60x = 786 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.60x = 274,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,093.92/569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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