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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.71, 783.44 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.71, 783.44 and 319.03 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.71 : 783.44 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.71/783.44 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.71x = 783.44 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.71x = 249,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,938.51/567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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