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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 783.36 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 783.36 and 346.58 is: 478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 783.36 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/783.36 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 783.36 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 271,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,496.91/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.32

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