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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.28, 782.66 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.28, 782.66 and 318.56 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.28 : 782.66 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.28/782.66 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.28x = 782.66 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.28x = 249,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,322.58/567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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