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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.15, 782.21 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.15, 782.21 and 346.10 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.15 : 782.21 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.15/782.21 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.15x = 782.21 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.15x = 270,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,722.88/567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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