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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 783.24 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 783.24 and 346.62 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 783.24 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/783.24 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 783.24 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 271,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,486.65/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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