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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.22, 784.30 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.22, 784.30 and 347.30 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.22 : 784.30 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.22/784.30 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.22x = 784.30 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.22x = 272,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,387.39/568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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