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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.17, 784.09 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.17, 784.09 and 347.09 is: 479.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.17 : 784.09 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.17/784.09 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.17x = 784.09 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.17x = 272,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,150.89/568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.00

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