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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 778.74 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 778.74 and 331.50 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 778.74 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/778.74 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 778.74 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 258,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,152.31/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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