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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.97, 785.02 and 347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.97, 785.02 and 347.93 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.97 : 785.02 = 347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.97/785.02 = 347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.97x = 785.02 × 347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.97x = 273,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,132.01/568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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