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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 786.27 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 786.27 and 348.90 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 786.27 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/786.27 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 786.27 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 274,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,329.60/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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