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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.78, 850.15 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.78, 850.15 and 333.32 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.78 : 850.15 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.78/850.15 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.78x = 850.15 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.78x = 283,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,376.27/567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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