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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 782.49 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 782.49 and 318.35 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 782.49 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/782.49 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 782.49 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 249,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,108.84/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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