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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 783.18 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 783.18 and 346.30 is: 477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 783.18 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/783.18 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 783.18 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 271,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,215.23/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.90

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