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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.49, 783.16 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.49, 783.16 and 331.40 is: 457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.49 : 783.16 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.49/783.16 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.49x = 783.16 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.49x = 259,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,540.35/567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.35

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