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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.60, 782.36 and 345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.60, 782.36 and 345.67 is: 477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.60 : 782.36 = 345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.60/782.36 = 345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.60x = 782.36 × 345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.60x = 270,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,435.99/566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.30

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