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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 781.08 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 781.08 and 333.26 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 781.08 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/781.08 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 781.08 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 260,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,302.72/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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