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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.77, 783.18 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.77, 783.18 and 346.87 is: 478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.77 : 783.18 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.77/783.18 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.77x = 783.18 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.77x = 271,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,661.65/567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.47

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