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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 782.76 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 782.76 and 318.60 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 782.76 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/782.76 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 782.76 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 249,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,387.34/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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