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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.51, 783.12 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.51, 783.12 and 318.79 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.51 : 783.12 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.51/783.12 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.51x = 783.12 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.51x = 249,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,650.82/567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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