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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.74, 783.52 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.74, 783.52 and 319.08 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.74 : 783.52 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.74/783.52 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.74x = 783.52 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.74x = 250,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,005.56/567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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