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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 785.07 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 785.07 and 347.80 is: 480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 785.07 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/785.07 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 785.07 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 273,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,047.35/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.01

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