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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.25, 782.90 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.25, 782.90 and 334.33 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.25 : 782.90 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.25/782.90 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.25x = 782.90 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.25x = 261,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,746.96/567.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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