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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.91 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.91 and 349.17 is: 482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.91 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.91 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.91 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 274,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,764.49/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.11

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