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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.87, 783.66 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.87, 783.66 and 331.83 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.87 : 783.66 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.87/783.66 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.87x = 783.66 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.87x = 260,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,041.28/567.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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