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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 778.88 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 778.88 and 331.52 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 778.88 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/778.88 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 778.88 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 258,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,214.30/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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