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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 782.73 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 782.73 and 346.24 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 782.73 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/782.73 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 782.73 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 271,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,012.44/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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