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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 783.34 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 783.34 and 331.68 is: 457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 783.34 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/783.34 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 783.34 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 259,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,818.21/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.68

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