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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.84, 783.52 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.84, 783.52 and 334.88 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.84 : 783.52 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.84/783.52 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.84x = 783.52 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.84x = 262,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,385.18/567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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