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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.93, 783.42 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.93, 783.42 and 346.80 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.93 : 783.42 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.93/783.42 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.93x = 783.42 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.93x = 271,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,690.06/567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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