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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.99, 783.59 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.99, 783.59 and 331.92 is: 457.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.99 : 783.59 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.99/783.59 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.99x = 783.59 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.99x = 260,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,087.53/567.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.91

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