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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.89, 783.84 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.89, 783.84 and 331.89 is: 458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.89 : 783.84 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.89/783.84 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.89x = 783.84 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.89x = 260,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,146.96/567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.09

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