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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 783.62 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 783.62 and 346.80 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 783.62 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/783.62 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 783.62 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 271,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,759.42/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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