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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.59, 783.18 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.59, 783.18 and 318.92 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.59 : 783.18 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.59/783.18 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.59x = 783.18 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.59x = 249,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,767.85/567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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