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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 783.59 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 783.59 and 347.16 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 783.59 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/783.59 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 783.59 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 272,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,031.10/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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