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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 782.76 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 782.76 and 334.36 is: 461.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 782.76 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/782.76 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 782.76 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 261,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,723.63/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.51

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