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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 782.31 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 782.31 and 334.18 is: 461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 782.31 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/782.31 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 782.31 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 261,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,432.36/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.00

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