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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 783.79 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 783.79 and 347.13 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 783.79 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/783.79 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 783.79 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 272,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,077.02/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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