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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.72, 783.38 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.72, 783.38 and 319.04 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.72 : 783.38 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.72/783.38 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.72x = 783.38 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.72x = 249,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,929.37/567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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