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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 785.08 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 785.08 and 347.84 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 785.08 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/785.08 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 785.08 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 273,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,082.23/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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