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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 786.26 and 349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 786.26 and 349.10 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 786.26 = 349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/786.26 = 349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 786.26 × 349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 274,483.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,483.37/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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