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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 783.15 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 783.15 and 346.52 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 783.15 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/783.15 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 783.15 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 271,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,371.92/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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