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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 783.15 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 783.15 and 331.39 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 783.15 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/783.15 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 783.15 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 259,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,524.16/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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