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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.01, 782.43 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.01, 782.43 and 318.34 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.01 : 782.43 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.01/782.43 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.01x = 782.43 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.01x = 249,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,078.77/567.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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