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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.87, 782.27 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.87, 782.27 and 345.78 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.87 : 782.27 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.87/782.27 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.87x = 782.27 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.87x = 270,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,492.89/566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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