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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.89, 783.76 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.89, 783.76 and 346.79 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.89 : 783.76 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.89/783.76 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.89x = 783.76 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.89x = 271,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,801.22/567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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