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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 783.77 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 783.77 and 347.28 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 783.77 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/783.77 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 783.77 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 272,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,185.91/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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