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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.29, 782.96 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.29, 782.96 and 331.28 is: 457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.29 : 782.96 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.29/782.96 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.29x = 782.96 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.29x = 259,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,378.99/567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.22

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