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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.13, 778.58 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.13, 778.58 and 331.26 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.13 : 778.58 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.13/778.58 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.13x = 778.58 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.13x = 257,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,912.41/564.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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