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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.06, 784.13 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.06, 784.13 and 347.03 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.06 : 784.13 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.06/784.13 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.06x = 784.13 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.06x = 272,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,120.28/568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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