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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.07, 784.24 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.07, 784.24 and 344.04 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.07 : 784.24 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.07/784.24 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.07x = 784.24 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.07x = 269,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,809.38/568.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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