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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 782.71 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 782.71 and 318.52 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 782.71 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/782.71 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 782.71 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 249,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,308.79/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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