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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.85, 783.72 and 346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.85, 783.72 and 346.93 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.85 : 783.72 = 346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.85/783.72 = 346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.85x = 783.72 × 346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.85x = 271,895.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,895.98/567.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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