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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 783.82 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 783.82 and 335 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 783.82 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/783.82 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 783.82 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 262,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,579.70/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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