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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 778.73 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 778.73 and 331.25 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 778.73 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/778.73 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 778.73 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 257,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,952.66/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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