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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 783.35 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 783.35 and 346.74 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 783.35 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/783.35 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 783.35 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 271,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,618.78/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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