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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 786.18 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 786.18 and 348.72 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 786.18 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/786.18 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 786.18 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 274,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,156.69/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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