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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.22, 782.67 and 334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.22, 782.67 and 334.39 is: 461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.22 : 782.67 = 334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.22/782.67 = 334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.22x = 782.67 × 334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.22x = 261,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,717.02/567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.40

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