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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 783.05 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 783.05 and 346.38 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 783.05 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/783.05 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 783.05 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 271,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,235.36/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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