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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.58, 782.88 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.58, 782.88 and 343.46 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.58 : 782.88 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.58/782.88 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.58x = 782.88 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.58x = 268,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,887.96/567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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