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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 782.94 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 782.94 and 331.26 is: 457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 782.94 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/782.94 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 782.94 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 259,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,356.70/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.15

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