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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.56, 783.21 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.56, 783.21 and 318.89 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 783.21 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/783.21 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 783.21 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 249,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,753.92/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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