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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.23, 782.33 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.23, 782.33 and 334.35 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.23 : 782.33 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.23/782.33 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.23x = 782.33 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.23x = 261,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,570.36/567.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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