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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.13, 782.47 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.13, 782.47 and 346.02 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.13 : 782.47 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.13/782.47 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.13x = 782.47 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.13x = 270,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,750.27/567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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