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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.61, 783.38 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.61, 783.38 and 318.96 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.61 : 783.38 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.61/783.38 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.61x = 783.38 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.61x = 249,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,867.68/567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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