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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.32, 784.26 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.32, 784.26 and 347.28 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.32 : 784.26 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.32/784.26 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.32x = 784.26 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.32x = 272,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,357.81/568.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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