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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 782.84 and 318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 782.84 and 318.67 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 782.84 = 318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/782.84 = 318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 782.84 × 318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 249,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,466.46/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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