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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.98, 786.36 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.98, 786.36 and 348.85 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.98 : 786.36 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.98/786.36 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.98x = 786.36 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.98x = 274,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,321.69/569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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