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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.66, 783.34 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.66, 783.34 and 319.02 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.66 : 783.34 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.66/783.34 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.66x = 783.34 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.66x = 249,901.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,901.13/567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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