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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 782.82 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 782.82 and 318.60 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 782.82 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/782.82 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 782.82 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 249,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,406.45/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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