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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.50, 783.14 and 331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.50, 783.14 and 331.45 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.50 : 783.14 = 331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.50/783.14 = 331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.50x = 783.14 × 331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.50x = 259,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,568.14/567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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