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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.93, 783.89 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.93, 783.89 and 347.02 is: 478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.93 : 783.89 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.93/783.89 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.93x = 783.89 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.93x = 272,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,025.51/567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.98

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