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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.53, 783.20 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.53, 783.20 and 318.87 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.53 : 783.20 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.53/783.20 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.53x = 783.20 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.53x = 249,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,736.84/567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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