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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.28, 782.82 and 318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.28, 782.82 and 318.61 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.28 : 782.82 = 318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.28/782.82 = 318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.28x = 782.82 × 318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.28x = 249,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,414.28/567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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