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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.06, 782.35 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.06, 782.35 and 318.35 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.06 : 782.35 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.06/782.35 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.06x = 782.35 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.06x = 249,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,056.41/567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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