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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.32, 782.89 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.32, 782.89 and 346.23 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.32 : 782.89 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.32/782.89 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.32x = 782.89 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.32x = 271,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,058.27/567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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