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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 782.14 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 782.14 and 345.88 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 782.14 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/782.14 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 782.14 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 270,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,526.58/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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