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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.09, 783.98 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.09, 783.98 and 347.03 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.09 : 783.98 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.09/783.98 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.09x = 783.98 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.09x = 272,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,067.58/568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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