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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 782.42 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 782.42 and 333.96 is: 461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 782.42 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/782.42 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 782.42 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 261,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,296.98/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.04

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