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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 783.07 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 783.07 and 346.38 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 783.07 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/783.07 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 783.07 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 271,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,238.92/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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