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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.80, 786.32 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.80, 786.32 and 348.76 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.80 : 786.32 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.80/786.32 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.80x = 786.32 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.80x = 274,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,236.96/569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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