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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.19, 784.08 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.19, 784.08 and 347.10 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.19 : 784.08 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.19/784.08 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.19x = 784.08 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.19x = 272,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,154.17/568.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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