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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 782.78 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 782.78 and 331.25 is: 457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 782.78 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/782.78 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 782.78 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 259,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,292.17/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.01

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