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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.80, 783.66 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.80, 783.66 and 335.04 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.80 : 783.66 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.80/783.66 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.80x = 783.66 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.80x = 262,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,557.45/567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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