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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 782.92 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 782.92 and 318.65 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 782.92 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/782.92 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 782.92 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 249,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,473.54/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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