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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 781.10 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 781.10 and 333 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 781.10 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/781.10 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 781.10 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 260,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,106.30/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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