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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.76, 783.18 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.76, 783.18 and 334.84 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.76 : 783.18 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.76/783.18 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.76x = 783.18 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.76x = 262,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,239.99/567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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