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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.17, 782.70 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.17, 782.70 and 331.16 is: 457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.17 : 782.70 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.17/782.70 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.17x = 782.70 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.17x = 259,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,193.78/567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.00

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