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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.38, 783.01 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.38, 783.01 and 346.18 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.38 : 783.01 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.38/783.01 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.38x = 783.01 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.38x = 271,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,056.76/567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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