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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.41, 782.95 and 318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.41, 782.95 and 318.73 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.41 : 782.95 = 318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.41/782.95 = 318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.41x = 782.95 × 318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.41x = 249,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,547.70/567.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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