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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 782.50 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 782.50 and 334.12 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 782.50 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/782.50 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 782.50 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 261,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,448.90/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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