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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 786.59 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 786.59 and 349.13 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 786.59 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/786.59 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 786.59 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 274,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,622.17/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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