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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.64, 783.45 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.64, 783.45 and 318.96 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.64 : 783.45 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.64/783.45 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.64x = 783.45 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.64x = 249,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,889.54/567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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