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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 783.06 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 783.06 and 318.75 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 783.06 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/783.06 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 783.06 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 249,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,600.38/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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