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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.34, 784.12 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.34, 784.12 and 344.35 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.34 : 784.12 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.34/784.12 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.34x = 784.12 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.34x = 270,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,008.90/568.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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