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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.35, 783.03 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.35, 783.03 and 346.43 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.35 : 783.03 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.35/783.03 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.35x = 783.03 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.35x = 271,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,265.08/567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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