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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 784.08 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 784.08 and 347.18 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 784.08 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/784.08 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 784.08 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 272,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,212.97/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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