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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.31, 782.92 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.31, 782.92 and 346.25 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.31 : 782.92 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.31/782.92 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.31x = 782.92 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.31x = 271,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,083.23/567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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