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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 778.68 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 778.68 and 331.36 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 778.68 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/778.68 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 778.68 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 258,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,023.40/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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