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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 782.42 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 782.42 and 318.26 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 782.42 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/782.42 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 782.42 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 249,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,012.99/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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