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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.64, 783.32 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.64, 783.32 and 331.61 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.64 : 783.32 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.64/783.32 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.64x = 783.32 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.64x = 259,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,759.33/567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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