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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.53, 781.94 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.53, 781.94 and 345.60 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.53 : 781.94 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.53/781.94 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.53x = 781.94 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.53x = 270,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,234.55/566.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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