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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.08, 782.54 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.08, 782.54 and 318.40 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.08 : 782.54 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.08/782.54 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.08x = 782.54 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.08x = 249,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,160.74/567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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