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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.10, 782.53 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.10, 782.53 and 318.50 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.10 : 782.53 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.10/782.53 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.10x = 782.53 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.10x = 249,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,234.21/567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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