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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 782.31 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 782.31 and 318.31 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 782.31 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/782.31 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 782.31 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 249,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,017.10/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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