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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.02, 783.54 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.02, 783.54 and 346.80 is: 478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.02 : 783.54 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.02/783.54 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.02x = 783.54 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.02x = 271,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,731.67/568.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.38

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