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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.92, 786.81 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.92, 786.81 and 349 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.92 : 786.81 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.92/786.81 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.92x = 786.81 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.92x = 274,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,596.69/569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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