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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 782.68 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 782.68 and 318.48 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 782.68 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/782.68 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 782.68 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 249,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,267.93/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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