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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.43, 783.09 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.43, 783.09 and 318.76 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.43 : 783.09 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.43/783.09 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.43x = 783.09 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.43x = 249,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,613.85/567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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