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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.29, 782.86 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.29, 782.86 and 315.22 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.29 : 782.86 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.29/782.86 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.29x = 782.86 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.29x = 246,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,773.13/567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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