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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.31, 784.30 and 347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.31, 784.30 and 347.23 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.31 : 784.30 = 347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.31/784.30 = 347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.31x = 784.30 × 347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.31x = 272,328.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,328.57/568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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