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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.42, 784.43 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.42, 784.43 and 347.34 is: 479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.42 : 784.43 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.42/784.43 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.42x = 784.43 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.42x = 272,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,463.92/568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.34

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