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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.42, 783.11 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.42, 783.11 and 346.40 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.42 : 783.11 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.42/783.11 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.42x = 783.11 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.42x = 271,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,263.66/567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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