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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 782.28 and 346.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 782.28 and 346.12 is: 477.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 782.28 = 346.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/782.28 = 346.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 782.28 × 346.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 270,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,762.75/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.40

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