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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 782.88 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 782.88 and 346.50 is: 477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 782.88 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/782.88 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 782.88 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 271,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,267.92/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.92

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