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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 783.22 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 783.22 and 318.86 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 783.22 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/783.22 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 783.22 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 249,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,737.53/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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