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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.40 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.40 and 348.92 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.40 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.40 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.40 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 274,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,390.69/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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