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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 786.42 and 348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 786.42 and 348.71 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 786.42 = 348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/786.42 = 348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 786.42 × 348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 274,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,230.77/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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