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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.66, 783.30 and 318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.66, 783.30 and 318.95 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.66 : 783.30 = 318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.66/783.30 = 318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.66x = 783.30 × 318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.66x = 249,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,833.54/567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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