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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 783.21 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 783.21 and 318.84 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 783.21 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/783.21 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 783.21 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 249,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,717.08/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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