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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 783.40 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 783.40 and 334.76 is: 461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 783.40 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/783.40 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 783.40 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 262,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,250.98/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.97

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