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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.87, 785.03 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.87, 785.03 and 347.78 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.87 : 785.03 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.87/785.03 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.87x = 785.03 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.87x = 273,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,017.73/568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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