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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.55, 783.18 and 318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.55, 783.18 and 318.91 is: 440.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.55 : 783.18 = 318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.55/783.18 = 318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.55x = 783.18 × 318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.55x = 249,763.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,763.93/567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.07

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