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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.96, 783.90 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.96, 783.90 and 335.04 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.96 : 783.90 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.96/783.90 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.96x = 783.90 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.96x = 262,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,637.86/567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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