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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 782.32 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 782.32 and 330.81 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 782.32 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/782.32 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 782.32 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 258,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,799.28/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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