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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 782.60 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 782.60 and 333.99 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 782.60 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/782.60 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 782.60 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 261,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,378.90/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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