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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 783.63 and 346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 783.63 and 346.77 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 783.63 = 346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/783.63 = 346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 783.63 × 346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 271,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,739.38/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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