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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 782.40 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 782.40 and 334.32 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 782.40 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/782.40 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 782.40 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 261,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,571.97/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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