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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.83, 783.32 and 334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.83, 783.32 and 334.95 is: 462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.83 : 783.32 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.83/783.32 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.83x = 783.32 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.83x = 262,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,371.36/567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.06

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