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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.11, 782.50 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.11, 782.50 and 345.68 is: 476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.11 : 782.50 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.11/782.50 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.11x = 782.50 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.11x = 270,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,494.60/567.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.97

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