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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.27 and 348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.27 and 348.79 is: 481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.27 = 348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.27 = 348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.27 × 348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 274,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,243.11/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.20

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