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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.05, 782.54 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.05, 782.54 and 318.42 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.05 : 782.54 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.05/782.54 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.05x = 782.54 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.05x = 249,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,176.39/567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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