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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.29, 782.73 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.29, 782.73 and 318.62 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.29 : 782.73 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.29/782.73 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.29x = 782.73 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.29x = 249,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,395.39/567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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