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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 782.96 and 318.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 782.96 and 318.67 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 782.96 = 318.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/782.96 = 318.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 782.96 × 318.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 249,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,505.86/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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