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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.62, 783.32 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.62, 783.32 and 318.92 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.62 : 783.32 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.62/783.32 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.62x = 783.32 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.62x = 249,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,816.41/567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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