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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.75, 783.48 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.75, 783.48 and 319.08 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.75 : 783.48 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.75/783.48 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.75x = 783.48 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.75x = 249,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,992.80/567.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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