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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 786.15 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 786.15 and 348.73 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 786.15 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/786.15 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 786.15 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 274,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,154.09/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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