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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.86, 777 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.86, 777 and 330 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.86 : 777 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.86/777 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.86x = 777 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.86x = 256,410
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,410/562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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