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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 783.12 and 346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 783.12 and 346.49 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 783.12 = 346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/783.12 = 346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 783.12 × 346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 271,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,343.47/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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