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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.15, 782.81 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.15, 782.81 and 346.26 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.15 : 782.81 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.15/782.81 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.15x = 782.81 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.15x = 271,055.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,055.79/567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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