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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.95, 784.04 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.95, 784.04 and 347.13 is: 479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.95 : 784.04 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.95/784.04 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.95x = 784.04 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.95x = 272,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,162.07/567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.20

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