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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.57, 783.26 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.57, 783.26 and 318.90 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.57 : 783.26 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.57/783.26 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.57x = 783.26 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.57x = 249,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,781.61/567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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