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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 782.46 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 782.46 and 345.92 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 782.46 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/782.46 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 782.46 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 270,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,664.65/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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