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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 783.27 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 783.27 and 318.96 is: 440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 783.27 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/783.27 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 783.27 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 249,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,831.80/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.20

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