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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 782.98 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 782.98 and 346.20 is: 477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 782.98 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/782.98 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 782.98 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 271,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,067.68/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.87

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