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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.13, 781.06 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.13, 781.06 and 330.04 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.13 : 781.06 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.13/781.06 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.13x = 781.06 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.13x = 257,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,782.07/566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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