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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 778.56 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 778.56 and 331.20 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 778.56 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/778.56 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 778.56 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 257,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,859.07/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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