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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 782.90 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 782.90 and 331.22 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 782.90 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/782.90 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 782.90 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 259,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,306.57/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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