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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 783.11 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 783.11 and 318.74 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 783.11 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/783.11 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 783.11 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 249,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,605.36/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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