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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.83, 785.02 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.83, 785.02 and 347.72 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.83 : 785.02 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.83/785.02 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.83x = 785.02 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.83x = 272,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,965.96/568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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