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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 782.55 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 782.55 and 318.42 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 782.55 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/782.55 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 782.55 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 249,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,179.57/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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