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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 783.03 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 783.03 and 331.32 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 783.03 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/783.03 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 783.03 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 259,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,433.50/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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