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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.62, 783.56 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.62, 783.56 and 331.52 is: 457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.62 : 783.56 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.62/783.56 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.62x = 783.56 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.62x = 259,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,765.81/567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.64

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