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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 782.17 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 782.17 and 343.08 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 782.17 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/782.17 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 782.17 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 268,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,346.03/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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