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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.18, 781.23 and 333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.18, 781.23 and 333.38 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.18 : 781.23 = 333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.18/781.23 = 333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.18x = 781.23 × 333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.18x = 260,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,446.46/566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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