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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 786.35 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 786.35 and 348.68 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 786.35 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/786.35 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 786.35 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 274,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,181.46/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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