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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 783.01 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 783.01 and 318.72 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 783.01 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/783.01 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 783.01 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 249,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,561.18/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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