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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.75, 786.08 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.75, 786.08 and 348.59 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.75 : 786.08 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.75/786.08 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.75x = 786.08 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.75x = 274,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,017.88/569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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