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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.66, 783.24 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.66, 783.24 and 334.80 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.66 : 783.24 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.66/783.24 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.66x = 783.24 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.66x = 262,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,228.75/567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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