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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.55, 783.24 and 331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.55, 783.24 and 331.46 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.55 : 783.24 = 331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.55/783.24 = 331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.55x = 783.24 × 331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.55x = 259,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,612.73/567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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