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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.58, 783.10 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.58, 783.10 and 346.63 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.58 : 783.10 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.58/783.10 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.58x = 783.10 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.58x = 271,445.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,445.95/567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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