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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 783.36 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 783.36 and 331.60 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 783.36 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/783.36 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 783.36 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 259,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,762.18/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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