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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.27, 782.79 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.27, 782.79 and 318.55 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.27 : 782.79 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.27/782.79 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.27x = 782.79 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.27x = 249,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,357.75/567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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