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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.20, 782.74 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.20, 782.74 and 318.52 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.20 : 782.74 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.20/782.74 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.20x = 782.74 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.20x = 249,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,318.34/567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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