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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 783.18 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 783.18 and 318.93 is: 440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 783.18 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/783.18 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 783.18 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 249,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,777.26/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.12

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