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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.90, 785.26 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.90, 785.26 and 347.77 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.90 : 785.26 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.90/785.26 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.90x = 785.26 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.90x = 273,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,091.29/568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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