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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 781.12 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 781.12 and 333.12 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 781.12 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/781.12 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 781.12 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 260,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,206.69/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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