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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 784.08 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 784.08 and 347.37 is: 479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 784.08 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/784.08 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 784.08 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 272,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,365.87/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.17

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