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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.34, 782.93 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.34, 782.93 and 318.66 is: 439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.34 : 782.93 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.34/782.93 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.34x = 782.93 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.34x = 249,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,487.19/567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.75

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