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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 782.63 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 782.63 and 331.23 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 782.63 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/782.63 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 782.63 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 259,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,228.88/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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