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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.54, 784.72 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.54, 784.72 and 347.55 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.54 : 784.72 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.54/784.72 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.54x = 784.72 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.54x = 272,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,729.44/568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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