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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 782.80 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 782.80 and 315.19 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 782.80 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/782.80 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 782.80 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 246,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,727.99/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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