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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.01, 782.41 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.01, 782.41 and 318.35 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.01 : 782.41 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.01/782.41 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.01x = 782.41 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.01x = 249,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,081.98/567.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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