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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 783.78 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 783.78 and 346.92 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 783.78 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/783.78 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 783.78 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 271,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,908.96/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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