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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.15, 782.82 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.15, 782.82 and 346.19 is: 477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.15 : 782.82 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.15/782.82 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.15x = 782.82 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.15x = 271,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,000.54/567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.83

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